by Brian Garvey The use of social media has revolutionized the way activism is done. The smartphone gives the ability to every person who owns one, and has an internet connection, to become a journalist. This can have serious benefits. For instance, images of the […]
by Katrina Tummino We need not look far to quell any doubts about the efficacy of grassroots organizing, protests, and resistance. In the first of a four-part series on organizing history (globally and domestically), this article will focus on the Civil Rights Movement which stands […]
The “Strategies to Build Progressive Political Power” conference will be held on Dec 2, 2023. See full details. This page lists details of the breakout sessions. Breakouts 1 (11:30 am): Fund Healthcare Not Warfare: Maternal and Child Health; In addition to a dysfunctional Healthcare system, Americans […]
by Tom Valovic I’m probably not your typical peace activist. Over the last 15 years or so, I’ve been involved in a variety of volunteer and activist work in environmentalism, healthcare, and the best use of emerging technology. As a relative newcomer, I’ve found that […]
by Martha Karchere Over one hundred political activists for peace and progress gathered via Zoom on December 3rd at the conference, “Facing our Challenges in Dangerous Times,” to hear how the United State’s orientation toward militarism has contributed to world peril, both helping to create […]
by Frances Jeffries A very traditional question in September is: How was your summer? or What did you do on your vacation? My summer was one of seeing new as well as familiar things through new eyes, of thinking about new approaches to seemingly intractable […]
by Jackie King “It’s time for a meeting!” — Bishop William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, thundered those words in Cleveland last month, summoning people from across the country to our nation’s capital on June 18 for the Mass Poor People’s […]
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